Defect Description For Recall
Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (Cequent) Is Recalling Certain Pro Series Translite Bike Racks, Part No. 63144, Manufactured From October 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2012. The Bike Rack Cradles May Tear If Excessive Force Is Applied To The Cradle Straps.
Make Of Vehicle
PRO SERIES
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSLITE BIKE RACK
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13E021000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Effect Of Defect
Torn Cradles Could Allow A Bike To Disengage From The Carrier. If A Bike Disengages From The Carrier It May Fall Onto The Roadway, Creating A Hazard For Other Vehicles And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Cequent Will Replace The Dealer Inventory And Customers Will Receive A Repair Kit Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 9, 2013. Customers May Contact Cequent At 1-800-931-6689.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111001
End Of Manufacture
20120630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2330
Date Owners Notified
20130509
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130425